Robert has continued to get stronger and feel better every day. Tomorrow is a big day as he will return to work. The thought of returning to work is both exciting and daunting. The possibility of returning to works demonstrates the positive results of surgery, treatments, and Robert's strength. Robert has tolerated treatment well and we continue to have hope that he will continue to feel well during the next round of chemo.
The boys were not happy to hear the news of Robert returning to work as they like to have their daddy close. On the other hand- I think that they may have been nervous when Robert first began staying home-
Each morning as I would greet them, one if not both boys would ask- "Where's Daddy?"
Just prior to Robert's surgery, Bryce had a serious conversation with Trey as he was questioning us about Robert - asking "Trey- Do you want toys?" (Trey said, "yes") and then Bryce stated, "Then daddy has to go to work."
We are grateful for the blessings that we have and will continue to receive. Bryce and Trey keep us grounded and bring us joy each and every day. We are grateful for moments of laughter, time with family, fun with friends, the physical and emotional nourishment that our community has provided.
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My Condition - Glioblastoma Multiforme (or GBM)
I was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). This condition has four different grades (I - IV). My tumor is a grade IV GBM. This is the most aggressive GBM tumor. I have included a little section of The Essential Guide to BRAIN TUMORS below to describe the condition more completely.
Astrocytoma
An astrocytoma develops from star-shaped glial cells (astrocytes) that support nerve cells. These tumors can be located anywhere in the brain, but the most common location is in the frontal lobe. Astrocytomas are the most common primary CNS tumor.
The physician, usually the neurosurgeon or neurooncologist, will discuss the type and location of an astrocytoma. The pathologist will assign it a grade. Astrocytomas are generally classified as low or high grade. Low-grade astrocytomas (grades I and II) are slow growing. High-grade astrocytomas (grades III and IV) grow more quickly. The main tumor type is listed for each grade. There are additional tumor types in each of these grades.
The WHO classification divides astrocytomas into four grades:
- Grade I Pilocytic Astrocytoma
- Grade II Low-Grade Astrocytoma
- Grade III Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme (or GBM)
Characteristics
The characteristics of an astrocytoma vary depending on the tumor’s grade and location. Most people are functioning normally when diagnosed with a low-grade astrocytoma. Symptoms tend to be subtle and may take one to two years to diagnose. This is because the brain can often adapt to a slow-growing tumor for a period of time. Highgrade tumors may present with changes that are sudden and dramatic.
Symptoms
- Headaches
- Seizures or convulsions
- Difficulty thinking or speaking
- Behavioral or cognitive changes (related to thinking, reasoning, and memory)
- Weakness or paralysis in one part or one side of the body
- Loss of balance
- Vision changes
- Nausea or vomiting
3 comments:
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Wow! I am glad you are feeling better, Robert! Take care of yourself tomorrow at work and good luck. Happy New Year to all of you!
Love,
Chrissy Walker
Hey Robert,
Scott mentioned you had a blog. I really only knew a little bit about what was going on. I am really glad that you seem to be doing well. A positive attitude is the most important thing. I have had my own "medical miracle" when I went completely deaf in my left ear about ten years ago, but got my hearing back eventually (about 2% odds). So never give up, just stay positive!
Darren K. (your old softball friend) dlkadish@gmail.com
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